The series is a perfect opportunity for folks to share their own stories for themselves, in the book and in real life. In real life and in the pages of the comic, it shouldn’t be white folks’ jobs to share others’ stories for them. The series is at its clear best when the eponymous Storyteller isn’t just speaking on behalf of other cultures but rather sharing in others’ cultures. The Storyteller: Tricksters has done the best job of the series so far of bringing in creative teams representative of the stories they tell, and I hope the series continues to employ teams of writers and artists from diverse backgrounds and parts of the world to share stories significant to themselves. Especially when they’re significant to the creators themselves. While those are valuable anthology forms in their own right, there’s something special about sharing in stories that are personally significant or meaningful. It’s particularly poised for introducing readers to new authors and cultures because it’s grounded in real-life rather than a long-standing series or insulated fiction. The series’ ability to hook you in from any direction and spin you off into a dozen more is rare in comics. Excited to read a story by your favorite author of 2020? You’ll also be introduced to other award-winning authors providing unique takes on timeless tales. Looking for a new take on Loki? You’re also in for a story about Eshu. No matter which direction you approach it from, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller is ripe for bringing new readers to new stories. While admittedly the series could be even more diverse in its stories and voices, and I hope that future volumes continue to demonstrate the wealth of stories from places beyond Europe, its precisely the marriage of familiar and popular tales, the inclusion of stories readers may not have heard of, and the delivery of original takes on each classic tale that makes the series so special. Having just completed its eighth anthology in The Storyteller: Tricksters, the series has completely captured my affection through its demonstration of different cultures’ interpretations of the same themes.Īs an avid lover of myth, legends, and folktales, this series is important to me because it can be a gateway into two incredible worlds: the worlds of the different cultures whose stories are told, and the worlds of the storytellers themselves who contribute to these anthologies. But one need not have any recollection or fondness towards the TV show to appreciate the excellence of the comics. It has seen more comic book issues now from BOOM! Studios’ imprint Archaia than it had episodes of television. Window.APP_STATE = JSON.Jim Henson’s The Storyteller was a short-lived television show from the famous puppeteer in 1987-88. All rights reserved.SupportTerms of UsePrivacy Polic圜ookie PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal Information Please enable it or install a modern browser that support JavaScript.ĬareersPartnersAbout usWhere to watchSupportThis feature is coming soon.We’re currently working on it! Thanks for your patience.About UsOur StoryLeadershipNewsPressCareersBecoming A CitizenResponsibilitiesPerksWhere To WatchSmart TVStreaming DevicesMobile AppDesktop AppWatch on the webAccessibilityPartnersDistributionContent ProvidersAdvertisers© 2023 Pluto Inc. This website needs JavaScript to work properly.
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